Where can I get one of those "practice" viewfinders.

[Guest this]

Hey. I always see directors with those little viewfinder things around their necks in behind the scenes videos, practicing how the shot will happen (specifically Kubrick in the shining). I don't even know what they're called. Where can I get one of these? Are they cheap? I want to get used to how a real film camera can see things. I thought it would be a cheap way to practice, but you never know with with the equipment game in the film industry.

[Tim Terner]

Here's a history of them

 

http://www.directorsviewfinders.com/

 

and here's a selection available

 

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/shop/3680/Di...iewfinders.html.

 

Please also read the forum's rules and change your present name to your full name

[Jaime Toruno]

I had one and return it, just don't get the Micro Viewfinder!! :blink:

[Nate Downes]

I own one, incredibly handy for setting up shots rapidly.

[Jacob Van Balen]

Sorry, not really my job, but, 'this' should really change your name before a forum leader or someone tells you to change it.